Articles by Kelly Smith

Kelly is a certified Relationship and Dating Coach and the founder of Be Brave Coaching. After being a toxic wife and then suffering herself at the hands of an abuser, Kelly found herself in a recovery program where she recovered from codependency, anger, and control issues. Years later, she released her first book 'Signs in the Rearview Mirror Leaving a Toxic Relationship Behind' which is her story of leaving toxic relationships with her mother, her ex, and herself behind.

18 Signs an Emotionally Unavailable Man Is In Love With You

October 6, 2021
Kelly Smith
emotionally unavailable, falling in love

Dating can be confusing enough, but it worsens when you are unsure how other people feel about you. After dating a man for a few months and first becoming friends, you begin to wonder how he feels about you. You think there is a mutual connection, and you want a relationship. Still, he is not […]

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Chemistry Between People: 20 Signs It Really Exists

Trying to figure out what determines chemistry between people may be tricky. When sparks start flying, it is not due to a rational decision both people make. Instead, it’s a mutual connection that does not happen with every person you date, but when it does, it feels out of this world. So let’s explore what […]

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15 Stages Of a Breakup Before You Truly Move On

June 11, 2021
Kelly Smith
breakup, ending relationship, separation

The day I got married, I believed it was forever, but it wasn’t. So when we decided to divorce, I thought I needed ten days to heal. I was wrong. This was my first breakup. Had I known what to expect, my grief process would have been lessened. I will share with you what I […]

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Is Micro-Cheating Ruining Your Relationship?

May 28, 2021
Kelly Smith
cheating, couples psychology, relationship problems

Have you had this gut feeling that something is not quite right in your relationship? Do you suspect your partner is dishonest with you? When entering a relationship, no one thinks about the hard things it may lead to, such as infidelity or micro-cheating. You can’t prevent cheating from happening in your relationship. Still, you […]

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Why Couples Fight And How to Fight Better

March 21, 2021
Kelly Smith
arguments, couples goals, couples psychology

Years ago, I was in an unhealthy relationship. One could even say it was toxic, and they would not be wrong. When I met that guy, I thought I had hit the jackpot with him. In the beginning, our relationship seemed pretty normal. All couples fight, but our fights were minor and quickly solved. However, […]

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